Christian Horner has arrived for qualifying ahead of today's qualifying in Saudi Arabia as the Red Bull chief continues to remain in the spotlight.
Horner was recently cleared of inappropriate behaviour by Red Bull and has denied allegations of misconduct ever since they emerged at the start of last month.
On Thursday, it emerged the female staff member who complained about Horner has been suspended on full pay.
Horner also addressed the media, taking aim at how the saga has played out in the public eye - while also hitting out at 'intrusions' into his family life with Geri Halliwell.
Christian Horner smiled as he arrived for qualifying ahead of the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix
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The Briton is currently in Saudi ahead of qualifying.
And Horner has arrived at the track in Jeddah for today's action, with the Red Bull chief smiling as he made his way to the paddock.
Horner walked in the Saudi sunshine while accompanied by a Red Bull staff member.
And it'll be interesting to see if he's still smiling by the time qualifying is over.
Max Verstappen is expected to secure a place on the podium, with the Dutchman in unstoppable form over the past few years.
Verstappen was 20 seconds quicker than Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez as he won the Bahrain Grand Prix last weekend.
As a result, many are tipping him for glory - especially given how the 26-year-old won 19 of a possible 22 races last season.
Horner faced the media on Thursday for the first time since it emerged the Red Bull staff member who complained about him had been suspended.
And the 50-year-old hit out at rivals, accusing them of trying to take 'advantage' of his ongoing situation.
“The only reason that this has gained so much attention, obviously, is because of the leakage, and the tension that has been drawn in the media," he said.
“Which has been very, very trying, in many respects. Particularly for my family, because it’s all been focused very much in one direction.”
He added: “What has happened, then after, is that others have looked to take advantage of it.
“Unfortunately Formula 1 is a competitive business. There’s been obviously elements looking to benefit from it.
"That’s perhaps the not-so-pretty side of our industry.”
Horner then blasted 'intrusions' over his family life while thanking wife Geri for her support.
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Christian Horner walked with a Red Bull staff member as he arrived for qualifying ahead of the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix
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"It's obviously been a very trying period.
"I'm married and have three children.
"And when that intrusion includes your children and the scrutiny that is placed upon your marriage...
"I'm very fortunate that I have a beautiful family and a very supportive wife.
"Of course, It's very trying, it's very challenging.
Christian Horner has claimed some rivals are trying to take 'advantage' of the situation at Red Bull
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"When there's children involved, parents, families, it's not pretty.
"The intrusion on my family is now enough. We need to move forward. It's time now to focus on why we're here, which is to go Formula One racing.
"There's been one thing after and a lot of leakage around what is a private and confidential matter between the employees and the company.
"It's unfortunately through that leakage garnered an awful lot of coverage."
